Gavan O'Herlihy

Gavan John O'Herlihy (29 July 1951 – 15 September 2021) was an Irish-American actor. He was known for playing Chuck Cunningham in the first episodes of Happy Days, as well as his appearances in films such as Never Say Never Again, Death Wish 3, Willow, and Superman III. Early life O'Herlihy was born 29 July 1951 in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Irish parents, actor Dan O'Herlihy and his wife, Sandymount native Elsie Bennett. He was raised in Malibu, California and Dublin. After graduating from Phillips Academy in Massachusetts, he attended Trinity College, Dublin and as an avid tennis player, he became Irish National Tennis Champion. Career